ISBN 978-1590300015 2.4 ounces 119 pages 2.98 x 0.38 x 4.47 inches Shambhala; Abridged edition (October 8, 2002) This collection of wisdom on a wide range of topics is a pocket-sized inspirational companion for anyone—and the perfect short introduction to the Dalai Lama for the beginner. It includes short gems from many of his teachings made popular in such books as The Art of Happiness and Ethics for the New Millennium, as well as on subjects such as religion, politics, peacework, and human rights.